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Tashi $25 per hour for 1 child

I Tashi , a dedicated and compassionate childcare professional with over 10 years of experience supporting children’s growth, learning, and well-being. My background combines hands-on nanny care with formal teaching experience, allowing me to create safe, structured, and nurturing environments for children of all ages. I bring a strong understanding of child development, emotional support, and educational engagement, along with a patient and dependable approach that families can trust. In my roles, I have provided full-time care, managed daily routines, prepared meals, and organized age-appropriate learning and recreational activities. I support children’s emotional and behavioral development while maintaining open communication with parents to ensure their needs are met. My experience as a primary school teacher has strengthened my ability to design engaging lesson plans, encourage literacy and numeracy skills, and manage behavior through positive reinforcement strategies. I also have specialized experience working with children with physical, developmental, and learning disabilities. I implement individualized support plans, assist with communication and mobility when needed, and encourage independence and social confidence. My certifications in childcare, disability support, manual handling, and first aid reflect my commitment to maintaining safety and professional care standards. Additionally, I have experience maintaining clean, organized, and hygienic environments through housekeeping responsibilities. Having worked in Bhutan, Australia, and the United States, I adapt easily to diverse cultural settings and family expectations. I am committed to providing reliable, attentive, and empathetic care that promotes children’s safety, development, and happiness.

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Joshua
Booked by 1 repeat family
$50 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Leonia, NJ

I love all our fur covered friends!! Cats, dogs, and every pet one can think of are the best extended family members we have and I love taking care of them. Whether for a walk or to visit and play with, there is nothing better than time with a wonderful furball!!

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Amy $25 per hour for 1 child

Hi!! My name is Amy, and I’m a 25-year-old Rutgers University graduate with a strong background in childcare, pet care, and household support. I’ve always enjoyed caring for others and creating warm, structured environments where kids can thrive and feel safe — and where families can count on dependable, thoughtful help. From 2018 to 2021, I worked as a nanny for children between the ages of 4 and 7. During that time, I helped with school drop-offs and pick-ups, planned and led creative and stimulating activities (from arts and crafts to outdoor play), and regularly took the kids to the park or after-school activities. I always made sure our days were fun, organized, and filled with learning moments. In addition to childcare, I’ve been a trusted dog sitter for several families in Princeton, NJ, where I grew up. Whether it’s feeding, walking, playing, or simply keeping pets company while families are away, I love being around animals and understand how important it is to care for them with attention and love. I’m fluent in Spanish, which comes in handy in bilingual households or when introducing kids to a new language in fun ways. I'm also an excellent communicator and believe in being honest, patient, and responsive — qualities that I think are essential when working in someone’s home and building trust with their loved ones. Currently, I work as a visual merchandiser at Lululemon in Princeton. I enjoy the creativity and problem-solving that comes with the job, but I’m now looking to work closer to home and connect with new families in Hoboken or nearby areas. Ideally, I’m hoping to find a full-time role that fits my schedule. I take pride in being dependable, organized, and easy to work with — someone who kids feel comfortable around, and parents can rely on.

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Karrin $25 per hour for 1 child

Hello and welcome to my profile! I’m Karrin, 25. I attended and studied at SUNY Purchase for 2 years in upstate, New York studying Communications. I spent 2 years as a camp counselor at Advent Lutheran church escorting ages 5-10 to the playground, and helped supervise craft activities creating an enriching, warm environment for children through empathy and individualized instruction. In addition, I was a babysitter for 2 years to a toddler from the ages of 1-3 implementing reduced screen time by engaging in creative open-ended activities, sparking their imagination, and love for learning, reading sessions, nurtured emotional and social development by creating a safe, supportive environment, fostered partnerships with parents through regular feedback. First Aid and CPR certified and hands-on-childcare experience. I enjoy open ended play, Reggio Emilia, Montessori learning, reading, being in nature, painting, and keeping life fun! I am passionate, responsible, patient, creative, respectful, assisting children in social integration, sports, first(s) milestones, I value strong communication, respecting boundaries, following instructions, insightful ness and can aid in preparation of light meals, light housekeeping, laundry, folding laundry, ironing. Availability- School-aged children: Early morning drop-off: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. After-school pickup: 2 - 4 p.m. Toddler aged: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Have a wonderful day!

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Brooklynn $10 per hour for 1 child

Hello! I'm Brooklynn, a freshman at NYU Tisch. I've been working with kids for 1-2 years now, but I've been taking care of my baby cousins since I was in middle school. I love music, watching movies, reading, cooking, and baking! I am willing to do whatever house care and cooking you need, but running errands might be a little tricky for me to do. I also have 3 dogs at home and am very familiar with their care! If you have any other animals, I am willing to do my research beforehand. The one animal I cannot be around is a guinea pig because I am allergic.

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"We absolutely LOVE Isa — our family was so fortunate to have found her through UrbanSitter. I'm a first-time mom, and it took me a long time to find a full-time nanny I could trust to care for our sweet infant boy. Our boy connected with her immediately, and we couldn't have asked for anyone else to care for him. Her calming presence was also perfect for parents like us who work from home. We feel so lucky UrbanSitter helped us find someone who has truly become a part of our family."

Amy L., mom of one

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"I was so stressed about finding a part-time nanny for my 14-month-old son, who has moderate separation anxiety and hadn't been left with anyone but family before, but we were both immediately at ease in Buhay's presence. Her empathy and commitment to understanding child development are apparent in every interaction I've witnessed between her and my toddler. I feel very lucky to have found her."

Kamilah W., mom of one

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"Erna watched our now 5 year old daughter and 3 year old son for a few years. She is punctual, responsible, honest, and playful. What we appreciated most was that she was thoughtful in ensuring that we had a little break; for example, when the kids were clingy, she was able to divert their attention with games or songs or walks to the park. We felt very comfortable leaving our kids with Erna because of her caring nature and experience that spans a decade (including being a live-in nanny)."

Eric D., dad of two

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